Benin elections: The fight for a democratic future

Several opposition leaders are barred from Sunday's poll in a country once seen as a model for Africa.


Iran nuclear: 'Terrorist act' at underground Natanz facility

Iran's top nuclear official says an incident at its Natanz site was "nuclear terrorism".


Sydney remembers Prince Philip: ‘We feel more connected now’

More than 500 people attended a church service in Sydney, Australia, where Prince Philip was remembered.


US army officer sues police over violent traffic stop

A black army lieutenant files a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after being pepper-sprayed.


US soldier faces guns and pepper spray in traffic stop

A black army lieutenant is suing police after he was pulled over by two officers in Virginia.


Elephant calf rescued from bottom of well in India

An elephant calf has been rescued from the bottom of a dug well in India's Odisha state.


St Vincent volcano: Power cuts after another 'explosive event'

Monitors report another "explosive event" at a volcano on the now ash-covered Caribbean island of St Vincent.


Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses

But despite the huge inoculation drive, India has just registered another record increase in infections.


St Vincent volcano: Ash rains down on Caribbean island

Thousands of people in Saint Vincent have been evacuated after the La Soufrière volcano erupted.


Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate

Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa producer but sees little of the profits from chocolate - for now.